The Tramutporter Foundation concentrates its giving on targeted investments in public health education and social justice/compassion initiatives. Its largest award is a significant scholarship to a university public health program, while other grants support human rights/anti-bullying work and survivor-centered recovery and employment programs for women. The foundation appears to favor programmatic and general support that advances leadership, protection, and empowerment.
A $150,000 scholarship to Boston University School of Public Health is the clearest signal of Tramutoporter Foundation’s priorities: education, public health, and individual advancement. Across its recent grants, the foundation also backs human rights and anti-bullying work, survivor-centered recovery, and recognition for compassionate leadership. The pattern is not limited to institutions. It extends to named scholarship recipients such as Kosi Feji and Abby Macdonald, alongside organizational support for groups working on health, education, and community protection. The foundation’s giving mixes large targeted awards with smaller scholarships and program grants. In the recent record, scholarships appear repeatedly, including support for students at St Josephs College and Robert F Kennedy Community Alliance, while broader grants have gone to organizations such as Thistle Farms and Maine-based community groups. That combination suggests a funder that uses both direct support for individuals and program funding to advance learning, health, and social support. The foundation also recognizes compassion as a grantmaking theme through awards tied to leadership and service.
In public health education, Tramutoporter Foundation made its largest recent award to Boston University School of Public Health for a scholarship. Related higher-education support also appears in its scholarship grants to St Josephs College and Robert F Kennedy Community Alliance. In human rights and youth protection, the foundation gave RFK Human Rights - Europe a Compassionate Leadership Grant for an anti-bullying program, and also supported Robert F Kennedy Human Rights with a compassionate leadership grant. In survivor-centered recovery and economic empowerment, Thistle Farms received a general purpose contribution. The foundation also funded Maine Center for Grieving Child for general support, showing attention to services connected to loss and emotional recovery. Its community programming extends to awards for compassionate leadership, including support for educational training and mental health-related work in Maine.
Typical grant size sits at $2,500 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $6,250 at the 75th percentile. The distribution points to a foundation that combines many smaller awards with a few substantially larger grants. The recent record shows repeated support for some recipients across years, including scholarship support for individual students and recurring grants to organizations in Maine and beyond. Tramutoporter Foundation also funds individuals directly, which fits the scholarship pattern and the named award grants. The foundation accepts unsolicited requests in several of its active programs, including emergency funding and special grant pathways.
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Most grants fall between $3K and $6K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$6K
Top 4 recipient countries by grant volume for Tramutoporter Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 73 | $525K | 84.9% |
| 2 | Italy |
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Highly concentrated giving: few, moderately large grants with one dominant scholarship award; mixes large single institutional scholarship with mid-size program/general purpose gifts to mission-driven nonprofits. Limited number of grantees suggests selective, impact-focused funding rather than broad small-grantmaking.
Notable grantees: Boston University School of Public Health, RFK Human Rights - Europe, Thistle Farms
Most grants land in the United States, with Maine accounting for 59% of grants in the recent record. Within Maine, recipients include Ogunquit, Portland, Bangor, Houlton, and Standish. Outside Maine, grants also reached Boston and New York, plus Florence and Firenze in Italy. The country distribution shows 7 grants to Italy and 1 to Northern Ireland, indicating some international giving alongside a strong Maine concentration.
Recent grants support public health education, anti-bullying and human rights work, survivor-centered recovery and economic empowerment for women, grief support, and compassionate leadership awards. The foundation also makes scholarship grants to students and institutions, including support tied to population health education.
Yes. The foundation funds individuals directly through scholarships and awards. Recent examples include named student scholarships such as Kosi Feji and Abby Macdonald, along with award grants tied to compassionate leadership and education.
The grant-size distribution is centered around smaller awards: p25 is $2,500, the median is $5,000, and p75 is $6,250. The recent record also includes a few much larger grants, such as the $150,000 scholarship to Boston University School of Public Health.
Maine is the top state by grant count, and 59% of grants in the recent record went to recipients in Maine. Recipient cities in the state include Ogunquit, Portland, Bangor, Houlton, and Standish.
Yes. Its active grant programs include emergency funding requests and special grant pathways that accept unsolicited submissions. The foundation also describes a Compassionate Leadership of the Year Award and scholarship and mentoring programs within its active grantmaking structure.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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| $133K |
12.8% |
| 3 | Nigeria | 1 | $10K | 1.2% |
| 4 | Poland | 1 | $5K | 1.2% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Current and upcoming funding from Tramutoporter Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations and individuals demonstrating compassion, empathy, dedication, and innovation to effect positive community change or overcome personal challenges. Emergency funding requests may be submitted in writing by email.
Deadline: Emergency funding requests may be submitted by email; no general deadline stated.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMP SUNSHINE | CASCO, ME | $36,070 | 2026 | COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP GRANT |
| ROBERT F KENNEDY HUMAN RIGHTS ITALI | FIRENZE | $33,892 | 2026 | COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP GRANT |
| KOSI FEJI | BANGOR, ME | $6,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ST JOSEPHS COLLEGE | STANDISH, ME | $6,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| GRETCHEN GRAFFAM |
| WELLS, ME |
| $5,000 |
| 2026 |
| SCHOLARSHIP |
| DON BOSCO MAKULULU FOUNDATION | WARSZAWA | $5,000 | 2026 | COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP GRANT |
| REGIS COLLEGE | WESTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ALYSSA WHEELER | WELLS, ME | $5,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| MIND BODY RESEARCH GROUP | BOSTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP GRANT |
| UN GANCIO AL PARKINSON ASSOCIATION | FIRENZE | $5,000 | 2026 | COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP GRANT |
| ABBY MACDONALD | BANGOR, ME | $5,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| MCKAYLA KENDALL | BANGOR, ME | $5,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ASSOCIAZIONE DAVIDE ORECCHIONI | LANCIANO | $5,000 | 2026 | COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP GRANT |
| NATHAN BOLDUC | WELLS, ME | $5,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| OLIVIA TURNER | BANGOR, ME | $2,500 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ALANA JOHNSON | WELLS, ME | $2,500 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ZAHARA TOWEY | BANGOR, ME | $2,500 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| SEAMUS MACDONALD | BANGOR, ME | $2,500 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| COSTANZA MARGIOTTA | FLORENCE | $2,500 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ST JOSEPHS COLLEGE | STANDISH, ME | $11,044 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| RFK EUROPE | FIRENZE | $10,000 | 2025 | COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP GRANT |
| KOSI FEJI | BANGOR, ME | $6,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE | LANCASTER, MA | $5,044 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| BOSTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH | BOSTON, MA | $5,044 | 2025 | COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP |
| ROBERT F KENNEDY HUMAN RIGHTS | NEW YORK, NY | $5,044 | 2025 | COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP GRANT |
| ABBY MACDONALD | BANGOR, ME | $5,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ALYSSA WHEELER | WELLS, ME | $5,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| MCKAYLA KENDALL | BANGOR, ME | $5,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| REGIS COLLEGE | WESTON, MA | $5,000 | 2025 | COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP |
| ZAHARA TOWEY | BANGOR, ME | $5,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| GRETCHEN GRAFFAM | WELLS, ME | $5,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| KAITLYN ROSE KENYON | CONWAY, SC | $2,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| NATHAN BOLDUC | WELLS, ME | $2,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| RFK Human Rights - Europe | Firenze | $34,508 | 2024 | Compassionate Leadership Grant - Anti-Bullying Program |
| Northern Lighthouse Inc | Houlton, ME | $15,000 | 2024 | Compassionate Leadership of the Year Award - Mental Health |
| Congressional Management Foundation | Washington, DC | $11,500 | 2024 | Compassionate Leadership of the Year Award - Educational Training |
| Boys to Men | Portland, ME | $10,000 | 2024 | Compassionate Leadership of the Year Award - Educational Training |
| African Childrens Aid Education & Development Foundation | Ikot Afaha Eket, Ak | $10,000 | 2024 | Compassionate Leadership Grant - Health Program |
| Ogunquit Art Museum | Ogunquit, ME | $10,000 | 2024 | Compassionate Leadership Grant - Childrens Summer Camp |
| Maui Relief Fund | Kahului, HI | $8,000 | 2024 | Compassionate Leadership Grant - Emergency Relief Fund |
| St Josephs College | Standish, ME | $6,000 | 2024 | Scholarship |
| Kosi Ifeji | Bangor, ME | $5,000 | 2024 | Scholarship |
| JDRF | New York, NY | $5,000 | 2024 | Compassionate Leadership Grant - Health Program |
| Kaitlyn Kenyon | Conway, SC | $5,000 | 2024 | Scholarship |
| Grethen Graffam | Wells, ME | $5,000 | 2024 | Scholarship |
| Regis College | Weston, MA | $5,000 | 2024 | Scholarship |
| McKayla Kendall | Bangor, ME | $5,000 | 2024 | Scholarship |
| Zahra Towey | Bangor, ME | $5,000 | 2024 | Scholarship |
| Comitato Scuola Firenze | Frienze | $4,130 | 2024 | Compassionate Leadership Grant - Educational Assistance Program |
| Granto Di Parkinson | Florence | $2,731 | 2024 | Compassionate Leadership Grant - Health Program |
ROBERT F KENNEDY HUMAN RIGHTS ITALI
$33,892COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP GRANT
KOSI FEJI
$6,000SCHOLARSHIP
ST JOSEPHS COLLEGE
$6,000SCHOLARSHIP
GRETCHEN GRAFFAM
$5,000SCHOLARSHIP
DON BOSCO MAKULULU FOUNDATION
$5,000COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP GRANT
REGIS COLLEGE
$5,000SCHOLARSHIP
ALYSSA WHEELER
$5,000SCHOLARSHIP
MIND BODY RESEARCH GROUP
$5,000COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP GRANT
UN GANCIO AL PARKINSON ASSOCIATION
$5,000COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP GRANT
ABBY MACDONALD
$5,000SCHOLARSHIP
MCKAYLA KENDALL
$5,000SCHOLARSHIP
ASSOCIAZIONE DAVIDE ORECCHIONI
$5,000COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP GRANT
NATHAN BOLDUC
$5,000SCHOLARSHIP
OLIVIA TURNER
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
ALANA JOHNSON
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
ZAHARA TOWEY
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
SEAMUS MACDONALD
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
COSTANZA MARGIOTTA
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
ST JOSEPHS COLLEGE
$11,044SCHOLARSHIP
RFK EUROPE
$10,000COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP GRANT
KOSI FEJI
$6,500SCHOLARSHIP
ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE
$5,044SCHOLARSHIP
BOSTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
$5,044COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP
ROBERT F KENNEDY HUMAN RIGHTS
$5,044COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP GRANT
ABBY MACDONALD
$5,000SCHOLARSHIP
ALYSSA WHEELER
$5,000SCHOLARSHIP
MCKAYLA KENDALL
$5,000SCHOLARSHIP
REGIS COLLEGE
$5,000COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
ZAHARA TOWEY
$5,000SCHOLARSHIP
GRETCHEN GRAFFAM
$5,000SCHOLARSHIP
KAITLYN ROSE KENYON
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
NATHAN BOLDUC
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
RFK Human Rights - Europe
$34,508Compassionate Leadership Grant - Anti-Bullying Program
Northern Lighthouse Inc
$15,000Compassionate Leadership of the Year Award - Mental Health
Compassionate Leadership of the Year Award - Educational Training
Boys to Men
$10,000Compassionate Leadership of the Year Award - Educational Training
African Childrens Aid Education & Development Foundation
$10,000Compassionate Leadership Grant - Health Program
Ogunquit Art Museum
$10,000Compassionate Leadership Grant - Childrens Summer Camp
Maui Relief Fund
$8,000Compassionate Leadership Grant - Emergency Relief Fund
St Josephs College
$6,000Scholarship
Kosi Ifeji
$5,000Scholarship
Kaitlyn Kenyon
$5,000Scholarship
Grethen Graffam
$5,000Scholarship
Regis College
$5,000Scholarship
McKayla Kendall
$5,000Scholarship
Zahra Towey
$5,000Scholarship
Comitato Scuola Firenze
$4,130Compassionate Leadership Grant - Educational Assistance Program
Granto Di Parkinson
$2,731Compassionate Leadership Grant - Health Program